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On this day, governor John A. Andrew put the 54th in commision with Colonel Robert shaw as the head.
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54th led the charge on the fort. Colonel robert Shaw was killed in the batle. The Confederates buried his body with his "N******". His father said," There would be no greater honor to be buried with his men"
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The 54th now had full and equal pay and earned as much as a white soldier.
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A month after Shaw's death, Hollowel takes control but still fights for the 54th's right's
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Congress took the action to finally pay th 54th $13.
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After only 2 years of service the regiment was shut down.